Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Leveraged Finance Research
Core
Evaluate investment opportunities in leveraged loans and private corporate credit across UK and Europe, underwrite deals, monitor portfolio risks, and conduct thematic research.
Role type
Senior IC leveraged finance research analyst with team management responsibilities
Builds
Investment recommendations, credit memos, and portfolio risk monitoring
Domain
Financial services / Leveraged finance / Corporate credit
Required skills
Leveraged finance and corporate credit analysis, Financial statement analysis and modeling, Credit agreement and covenant structuring, Investment underwriting, Portfolio risk monitoring, Thematic and sector research, Team mentoring and development, Advanced Excel and Bloomberg proficiency
Preferred skills
Python, VBA, Power BI, CFA charter, FRM qualification, Prior team management experience
Technologies
Excel, Bloomberg, Python, VBA, Power BI
Responsibilities
Underwrite primary and secondary investment opportunities in leveraged loans and private credit, Build detailed financial models for earnings, cash flow, and leverage, Review credit agreements and bond indentures to assess security and covenants, Monitor portfolio exposures and identify emerging credit risks, Conduct thematic and sector research to identify attractive opportunities, Mentor and develop junior analysts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management duties